Nothing in Particular

Meditation

A therapist recently had me try meditation. Although I have heard good things about it, my experience of meditation could basically be described as "almost sleeping". And if I did it correctly, that means I also "meditated" through various classes in high school. It also means I have seen a number of people "meditate" after consuming large amounts of alcohol.

"What's wrong with Steve?"

"He's meditating."

"Oh. Is it normal for meditation to be followed by intense vomiting?"

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Walking With Weights

Today I experimented with my exercise routine. Although I just went for a walk and walked my usual route, this time I wore a backpack with a 10 pound weight in it. While I think this might be effective in getting myself in better shape, I worry that I look like some kid who missed the bus. And given my advanced age, I worry that I look like some kid who missed the bus by about 30 years.

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Chrysler: Continually Lowering Our Standards

The same day that Chrysler declared bankruptcy, I got an email from a Chrysler dealership asking if I wanted to join their sales team. Apparently their ideal employee is someone who has no idea what is going on in the world.

"What did you think of the presidential election?"

"There was an election?"

"You're hired."

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Tornado Warning

Yesterday we had a Tornado Warning AND a Flash Flood Warning. I'm not sure how, but I'm betting this was somehow caused by AIG.

The Economic Crisis: What's to come

Future headline: "Treasury Department Declares Bankruptcy, Will Be Sold To Fiat"